Hawke XB30 Compact 2-8x36 SR
Excellent
Ranked #1 of 11 crossbow scopes
$209
The long-zoom Compact. Maker $209 (12227). Magnification 2–8. Printed FPS 250–475 — a 225-fps span. 15.3 oz. Live on build morning with low stock, not a 404. Distinct from the 1.5-6 Compact.
Standout feature: Printed 2–8 zoom and a 250–475 window at $209 — the widest Compact on this board.
The verdict
The Hawke XB30 Compact 2-8x36 SR earns a CareScore of 83.1/100 (excellent), ranking #1 of 11 crossbow scopes we’ve scored at $209. Printed 2–8 zoom and a 250–475 window at $209 — the widest Compact on this board.
Scored by the published CareScore v1.1.8 methodology from manufacturer specs, June 2026.
Pros
- Maker $209 on us.hawkeoptics.com/xb30-compact-2-8x36-sr.html
- Printed 250–475 fps (span 225); 2–8×36; 15.3 oz
- Locking speed adjuster; aim points to 100 yards
- Clears both the wide-window and long-zoom lists
Cons
- US PDP said low stock, no more available (Aug 22 2026) — still a live PDP
- Ten dollars over the 1.5-6 Compact
- No rings in the box
CareScore breakdown
How the 83.1/100 was built. Each spec is normalised to a 0–100 quality score, then weighted.
Data note: Street $209.00 maker PDP us.hawkeoptics.com/xb30-compact-2-8x36-sr.html (model 12227, Aug 22 2026). HTTP 200. Badge: Low stock, no more available — not a 404; row kept. Printed: 2–8×; 36mm; 30mm tube; Calibration 250fps–475fps; 15.3 oz; eye 3"; locking speed adjuster; 100-yard reticle. Distinct from 12226 (1.5–6, 250–450).
Full specifications
| Street Price | $209 |
|---|---|
| Speed-Calibration Window | 250–475fps |
| Magnification Range | 2.0–8.0× |
| Top Calibrated Speed | 475 fps |
| Tube Size | 30mm |
| Objective | 36 mm |
| Eye Relief | 3.0" |
| Scope Weight | 15.3 oz |
| Illuminated | Yes |
| Illumination Colors | Red-green |
| Rangefinding | No |
| Focal Plane | Sfp |
| Speed Lock | Yes |
| Holdover To | 100 yd |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
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